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MT09 ELU

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,608 mi
Last recorded58,608 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 ELU
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 58,608 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 58,606 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Day running light not working

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 55,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 50,977 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 49,410 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 49,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 46,602 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box outer casing heavily corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 45,081 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 45,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 43,840 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 41,288 miles

Central Rear brake lamp not working Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mount /shock absorber upper attachment securing nut corroded Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount /shock absorber upper attachment securing nut corroded

Nearside Rear and offside front tyres perished

Fail 29 Mar 2019 41,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear brake lamp not working Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mount /shock absorber upper attachment securing nut corroded Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount /shock absorber upper attachment securing nut corroded

Nearside Rear and offside front tyres perished

Pass 18 Apr 2018 39,292 miles

Central Rear brake lamp not working

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mount /shock absorber upper attachment securing nut corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount /shock absorber upper attachment securing nut corroded

Offside Front Outer lower sill dented

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2017 35,482 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 33,410 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 30,637 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 30,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 24,280 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 20,759 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 16,753 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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MT09 ELU is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 51,397 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT09 ELU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MT09 ELU registered?

MT09 ELU is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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